Manawatu Harness Racing Club Inc

Prkd,urged to ld 1700,gunned down

RUN BLAZE RUN - contacted track markers rounding the final bend. Driver J Abernethy elected to defend a breach of Rule 869(7A)(a), namely that he failed to ensure no contact was made with a track marker. The matter was adjourned at Mr Abernethy's request and is to be heard by the Adjudicative Committee prior to the first race on the second day of this meeting.

Wd,prkd,into ld 1350,tckld,run down

RUN BLAZE RUN - raced wide early.

5th inr,chkd,4-bk gap,prkd 550,game

4th,4-bk inr,prkd 1500,chased best

RUN BLAZE RUN - lay inwards exiting the final bend. Driver J Abernethy admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Abernethy's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 27 February up to and including 10 March 2026 (3 days).

4th,into trail 1500,thru,strong inr

Eased,5th inr,of,wdst rear 450,bold

RUN BLAZE RUN - shifted in under pressure late in the run home having to be corrected. Driver J Abernethy admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.

Wd cvr,prkd,cvr 1500,off,strong bid

5th inr,prkd 1450,chased resolutely

RUN BLAZE RUN - hampered in the score up. Raced over a track marker entering the first turn.

4th inr,3-bk bell,off,tidy thru mid

Eased,rear inr,4bk,held up,tidy inr

RUN BLAZE RUN - had difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight and paced roughly short of the winning post.

5th otr,left prkd 1700,outfinished

MAJOR NIGHTMARE - awkwardly placed to the wheel of MAGIE DO entering the first bend. Over-raced middle stages.

Trld,4-bk,prkd 1150,cvr 500,no bite

MAGIE DO - lay in near the 450m locking wheels briefly with an inside runner. Continued to lay in rounding the final turn. Driver S Abernethy reported that the removable deafeners failed to activate despite his efforts.

Gun run mrks,thru,bttld away gap

MAGIE DO - lay in rounding the final turn.

3rd inr,3-bk,held up,bttld away gap

Trld.brk 1600,4bk inr,held up,solid

MAGIE DO - broke near the 1650m losing ground before settling. Authorisation of this runner's 4th placing was withheld until Stewards had reviewed the footage and were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation. Driver S Abernethy advised he would be recommending gear changes for the second day.

Into trail early,off 300,fght well

9th otr,3-bk 1300,wd cvr top,steady

Trld,3-bk 1600,off,fght mid,no gaps

Eased,rear inr,held up,passed slows

MAGIE DO - underwent a pre-race Veterinary examination due to not having raced for a considerable period of time and was cleared to start.

6th otr,1x1 top,held up,off,brk 5th

MAGIE DO - broke near the 200m losing its chance.

5th inr,5-bk,off,failed to quicken

A false start was declared at the first attempt due to SHEZABONNIELASS breaking in the score up checking a second row runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.

3-bk otr,wd 800,peaked 3rd,wknd out

MANAVUE - lay in shortly after the start placing an inside runner in restricted room. Continued to lay in at various stages. Raced wide without cover from the 800m. When questioned regarding the performance driver A Poutama stated that the gelding had raced greenly throughout in what was its first start.

Eased,rear otr,4-bk,wd cvr,no spark

TACT FRANCO - hung outwards and lost ground approaching the 1750m.

Ld out,3-bk 1600,unable to stick on

TACT FRANCO - hampered by a weakening runner leaving the final bend.

3rd inr,3-bk 1700,thru,bold on mrks

VERA GRACE - lay inwards contacting a track marker approaching the 200m.

4th,prkd,cvr 1150,flat 400,wknd out

6th inr,rear bell,never sparked up

MAJOR NIGHTMARE - awkwardly placed to the wheel of MAGIE DO entering the first bend. Over-raced middle stages.

Ld out,3-bk 1350,flat 400,plggd gap

MAJOR NIGHTMARE - over-raced middle stages. Driver B Towers was issued with a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Eased,rear inr,1x1 1500,off,fght on

Eased,rear otr,wd top,no final kick

7th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 800,4w,bold fin

4-bk inr,chkd/brk,7th pegs,off,fair

MAJOR NIGHTMARE - checked by a breaking runner rounding the first turn losing ground. Paced roughly for several strides near the 500m.

Brk badly at dispatch,out of play

MAJOR NIGHTMARE - broke at the start as a result of the near fore hopple loop breaking hampering an outside runner and lost all chance. The gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition with Trainer B Towers deemed not be at fault.

Eased,9th otr,3-bk,wd cvr,bttld on

6th inr,4-bk,off,wd cvr tn,tidy wdr

VISCOUNT BANNER - Driver N Delany was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.

Eased,chkd,rear otr,bt stragglers

VISCOUNT BANNER - checked by a breaking runner rounding the first turn losing ground.

Chkd,wd 9th 1400,posted,faded out

VISCOUNT BANNER - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Raced wide without cover from the 1400m. Weakened rounding the final turn.

3 & 4-bk mrks,unable to quicken up

Trld,3-bk 1500,thru top,fght nicely

VISCOUNT BANNER - struck the final track marker prior to the passing lane. Driver R Holmes was issued a warning. Mr Holmes admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.

3bk otr,4bk 1200,wd rear tn,steady

VISCOUNT BANNER - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend. Briefly locked wheels with ART JORDAN near the 50m.

Prkd,1x1 1100,waitd tn,steady mid

VISCOUNT BANNER - held up early in the run home.

Up,ld,trld,3bk 800,waitd,ok,tight

VISCOUNT BANNER - held up passing the 100m. Driver R Houghton was issued a warning for attempting a run when insufficient room existed passing the 100m.

Ld out,claimed 500,nothing extra

VISCOUNT BANNER - hung inwards when weakening rounding the final bend striking track markers.

Eased,rear inr,off,wd 750,chal,fght

RUTHERFORD - lay out under pressure throughout the run home.

Lobbed trail,over-raced,effort told

RUTHERFORD - raced fiercely middle stages. Weakened in the run home.

6th,3-bk inr 1500,fght well on inr

RUTHERFORD - over-raced middle stages. Paced roughly approaching the 150m.

Left prkd,over-raced,beaten 400 out

RUTHERFORD - paced roughly shortly after the start. Over-raced middle stages when outside the leader. Weakened leaving the final turn.

Wd,pshd to ld 1600,swamped 125m out

RUTHERFORD - raced wide early. Lay out rounding the final bend.

Trld,3-bk 1500,off 600,stout,no gap

RUTHERFORD - raced over track markers entering the first turn. Over-raced middle stages. Held up from the 150m.

1x1,prkd,cvr 1200,wd top,ld,cut bk

Wd,prkd,into ld 1700,hdd 300,wilted

RUTHERFORD - raced wide early. Commenced to weaken rounding the final turn hampering trailing runners.

Eased,4bk otr,imp mid,held up,sound

Wd,4-bk otr 1600,wd cvr 500,no dash

RUTHERFORD - raced wide early before being restrained towards the rear. When questioned regarding the performance Driver E Johnson could offer no explanation other than the gelding may not have backed up from its run on the first day. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormality other than a minor laceration on the off hind leg.

7th otr,1x1 1700,wd 400,bttld away

5th inr,5-bk,4-bk,held up,tidy mrks

EASTWOOD ADMIRAL - held up briefly rounding the final turn.

4th gap,chkd 1500,3rd gap,no extra

EASTWOOD ADMIRAL - lay in contacting a track marker rounding the final turn.

Eased,3-bk inr,off,lacked a kick wd

Wd,prkd,cvr 1600,off top,strong bid

3-bk mrks to trn,unable to stick on

EASTWOOD ADMIRAL - raced erratically in the score up hampering a trailing runner. Had to be steadied approaching the first turn when TUAREG crossed down onto the leader's back. Over-raced middle stages.

Tardy,rear inr,never able to run on

EASTWOOD ADMIRAL - slow early then lost contact with the body of the field from the 1500m. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have some swelling in the left nostril. Stood down pending a Veterinary clearance prior to resuming.

Eased,wd rear,prkd 1200,wknd out

EASTWOOD ADMIRAL - over-raced early and middle stages before being taken forward to sit outside the leader near the 1300m.

prkd,cvr,3-bk,wd 500,wdr,no pick-up

4th inr,4-bk bell,5-bk,held up,done

EASTWOOD ADMIRAL - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home.

4th inr,4-bk 1700,off,blkd,tidy inr

UPTON - over-raced middle stages.